Czech treaty veto is boost for Cameron

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The Czech Republic joined Britain last night in remaining outside a new treaty
to save the eurozone, reinforcing deep scepticism that the pact would
address the underlying problems faced by the single currency.

The Czech decision took the shine off an announcement that the other 25
leaders had come to a “political agreement” to go ahead with the new fiscal
compact to save the eurozone.

David Cameron will today defend in Parliament his decision to allow the other
26 European countries to use institutions paid for by Britain, such as the
European Commission, amid growing mutiny from his backbenches.